Takeaways: What's important from 49ers' Week 2 loss to Seahawks

The 49ers after a 20-point loss to the Panthers in Week 1 traveled north for a matchup against their once heated rival Seattle Seahawks, who were favored by two touchdowns.

But San Francisco’s offense was abysmal, managing just 248 yards and 11 first downs. Quarterback Brian Hoyer had 99 yards passing and failed to generate any rhythm in the passing game. The 49ers defense was able to keep it close while the Seahawks nearly doubled up time of possession throughout.

San Francisco had a three-point lead in the fourth quarter before Russell Wilson threw the decisive touchdown pass to Paul Richardson with 7:09 remaining.

Here are the meaningful takeaways from the 49ers’ 12-9 loss to the Seahawks…

Carlos Hyde was responsible for most of the offense

Hyde totaled 143 yards, which ended up 58 percent of the team’s entire output. He was Shanahan’s only viable offensive weapon as the Hoyer-led outfit sputtered to a second straight showing without a touchdown.

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Hyde had 15 carries for 124 yards, good for an 8.3 average, thanks largely to a 61-yard scamper late in the second quarter that set up the first field goal. He added three receptions for 19 yards. Shanahan went to Hyde often after giving him just nine carries, including two in the second half, in Week 1 against the Panthers.

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